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They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting the historic Selma Mansion gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Norristown, PA is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Gardino Park Norristown with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local Giacomo's Restaurant or visit CASTNER HOUSE, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Norristown, PA, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Norristown, PA understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Norristown, PA 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
The Real ID deadline is still several weeks away, but we found a number of people who weren't taking any chances.KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa. (WPVI) -- Time is running out before the deadline to get a Real ID.After May 7, you will not be able to fly domestically without a Real ID unless you also bring a passport.Chopper 6 was over long lines at the DMV in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania on Friday afternoon.Some people sa...
The Real ID deadline is still several weeks away, but we found a number of people who weren't taking any chances.
KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa. (WPVI) -- Time is running out before the deadline to get a Real ID.
After May 7, you will not be able to fly domestically without a Real ID unless you also bring a passport.
Chopper 6 was over long lines at the DMV in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania on Friday afternoon.
Some people say they waited for hours to get their Real ID.
"It took about 4 1/2 hours. It was crazy, but we're done," said Debbie Foster in King of Prussia. "I was expecting maybe a half hour, not like this."
"I knew it would be a little packed," said Brady Pires. "I had to get it because I go back after finals week, past the deadline, to fly. Had to get it now before I go back to school."
The lines were equally as long in Norristown as people waited hours just to apply for a Real ID.
"I wish I brought my AirPods, but it's nice out, so not too bad," said Maddy Gillespie.
Officials warn, even if you think you won't need Real ID, it's good to get it just in case and to show up with proper documentation.
To get a Real ID, you'll need to bring proof of identity, address, social security card or resident card.
You have three options for obtaining one:
-Apply online (pre-verified customers only)
-Visit any PennDOT Driver License Center to have your documents verified and imaged, and receive your Real ID within 15 business days
-Visit a REAL ID Center to have your documents verified and imaged and receive your Real ID at the time of service
For a list of locations, visit this page at Pa.gov.
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Amid the nationwide affordable housing shortage, a new project underway in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, could help ease the demand.On Monday, the Montgomery County Redevelopment Authority agreed to sell 68 acres of land on the former Norristown State Hospital campus to Pinnacle Realty Development Company for $4.7 million. The property will be the home of a new neighborhood called the P...
Amid the nationwide affordable housing shortage, a new project underway in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, could help ease the demand.
On Monday, the Montgomery County Redevelopment Authority agreed to sell 68 acres of land on the former Norristown State Hospital campus to Pinnacle Realty Development Company for $4.7 million. The property will be the home of a new neighborhood called the Preserve at Stony Creek.
"The Preserve at Stony Creek represents more than just a development," Norristown Municipal Council President Rebecca Smith said. "It represents Norristown's future."
The neighborhood will include 453 townhomes and 288 apartment units. There will also be 36,000 square feet of supermarkets and restaurants, along with 202,000 square feet of tech or office space.
The new townhomes are expected to cost between $300,000 and $500,000 each.
The project, touted as the largest redevelopment project in Norristown's history, is expected to generate tens of millions of dollars in tax revenue.
"We said in our proposal that we want to help Norristown buzz," Anthony Maras, founder and principal of Pinnacle Realty Development Company. "Just like a bee hive is busy and active. That's what we want to bring back to Norristown."
The commonwealth of Pennsylvania demolished eight buildings, mostly vacant, to prepare the land for development, according to Jayne Musonye, Norristown's director of planning and municipal development. The state transferred ownership of the land to the Montgomery County Redevelopment Authority in November 2022.
There will be a fence and landscaping barrier separating the neighborhood from the Norristown State Hospital campus, which spans 225 acres. The hospital provides inpatient mental health services.
It could take up to two years to break ground because of the state permitting process, Maras said. Construction is expected to be complete by 2032.
"When you're talking about a project of this scale, of this complexity, success is only possible, through partnership," Aliyah Stanger Furman, executive director of the Montgomery County Redevelopment Authority, said.
Madeleine Wright is a bilingual general assignment reporter for CBS News Philadelphia who is fluent in Spanish. She joined the team in January 2022 and was named the Delaware County reporter in July 2023.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PA —A Code Blue Cold Weather Emergency has been extended for Montgomery County into next week.The ...
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PA —A Code Blue Cold Weather Emergency has been extended for Montgomery County into next week.
The Montgomery County Commissioners —on the advice of the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Public Health (OPH) —have declared an extension of the Code Blue warning based on a review of forecasts from the National Weather Service.
The Code Blue was originally issued on Jan. 14.
This warning will be extended until 9 a.m. on Feb. 11, county officials said.
During this time, either the temperature or the wind chill is expected to be at or below 32 degrees Fahrenheit for two or more hours.
A Code Blue is declared in Montgomery County when winter conditions pose a threat of serious harm or death to individuals without shelter.
Residents of Montgomery County who need emergency shelter during a Code Blue can call the Your Way Home Call Center at 610.278.3522.
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For general cold weather information, please visit www.montgomerycountypa.gov/codeblue.
Hundreds of thousands of local residents would be harmed by the Trump administration's funding freeze, authorities say.Patch Staff|Updated Wed, Jan 29, 2025 at 1:33 pm ETUPDATE: The White House rescinded the federal freeze order Wednesday afternoon before it could be further adjudicated in Washington D.C.'s district court.NORRISTOWN, PA — President Trump's effort to freeze federal funding could have catastrophic consequences for hundreds of thousands of residents and critical projects acro...
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UPDATE: The White House rescinded the federal freeze order Wednesday afternoon before it could be further adjudicated in Washington D.C.'s district court.
NORRISTOWN, PA — President Trump's effort to freeze federal funding could have catastrophic consequences for hundreds of thousands of residents and critical projects across Montgomery County, local leaders said Wednesday.
The county receives some $140 million in federal grants per year, funding that goes toward programs for seniors, abused children, keeping roads and bridges safe, building affordable housing, and more.
Related: Federal Funding Freeze: How White House Order Could Affect PA
"The potential long-term implications of this White House directive, which has tenuous legal standing, means that more kids go hungry, seniors are in danger of abuse, veterans struggle to reenter their communities, commuters experience more roadway congestion, and people struggle to afford their homes," Montgomery County Commissioner Neil Makhija said.
A Washington D.C. District Judge ruled on Tuesday that the freeze would be delayed until at least next Monday pending further review and additional hearings on the legality of the move.
Makhija pointed to numerous local programs that would be immediately harmed by the freeze.
Officials note that a cessation in federal funding does not have to mean the end of programs, because they can plan ahead and find alternate forms of funding years ahead of time. However, because the funding freeze would be immediately implemented and because this year's budgets have already been set, projects have nowhere to turn.
"The Trump administration's actions are not only jeopardizing the well-being of our residents, but are being carried out in a way that maximizes disruption and chaos," Makhija added.
Medicare and Social Security benefits are unaffected by the pause. But it’s unclear if Medicaid, food stamps, disaster assistance and other programs are affected. Even grants that have been awarded but not spent are supposed to be halted.
Gov. Josh Shapiro said he had a team trying to determine what the Trump administration was attempting to achieve with the freeze. In a memo late Monday, Matthew Vaeth, the acting director of the Office of Management and Budget, claimed "Marxist equity, transgenderism, and green new deal social engineering policies" needed to be rooted out.
NORRISTOWN, PA — The massive redevelopment project to bring affordable housing to a part of the former Norristown State Hospital grounds is moving forward.Municipal and county authorities officially signed on the $4.7 million deal with the developer, Pinnacle Realty Development Company, this week.The proposal will bring a sprawling multi-use residential, business, and retail area on the 70 acre swath of the hospital that was deeded to the municipality and county from the state in 2023.A total of 728 residential uni...
NORRISTOWN, PA — The massive redevelopment project to bring affordable housing to a part of the former Norristown State Hospital grounds is moving forward.
Municipal and county authorities officially signed on the $4.7 million deal with the developer, Pinnacle Realty Development Company, this week.
The proposal will bring a sprawling multi-use residential, business, and retail area on the 70 acre swath of the hospital that was deeded to the municipality and county from the state in 2023.
A total of 728 residential units, including 453 townhomes and 288 apartments, are in the initial proposal, PRDC said.
There is also roughly 70,000 square feet of commercial space, and what they're calling an "office/industrial tech complex" that they're hoping would attract major employers. The tech office space would cover about 200,000 square feet, according to the latest estimate.
In the past, discussions of a mixed use apartment building, retail development, and more public space, including parks, has been floated for the state hospital grounds.
Regardless of what comes to the property, Norristown will see a huge boon in real estate and other local taxes, possibly up to tens of millions of dollars.
Gov. Wolf's administration originally reached an agreement in December 2017 with the municipality to vacate two buildings on the state hospital grounds by 2022, opening the door for the long-discussed possibility of redevelopment.
The announcement came after controversy stewed over the state was forced to begin construction at the state hospital to add more beds following a lawsuit. In a settlement with ACLU in June 2017, the state agreed to create 110 new spots, including 50 at Norristown, after the civil rights organization alleged that individuals with severe mental illness had "languished" for extensive periods of time in jail cells when they should have been receiving care.
DHS previously stated that due to the settlement, the state faces millions in fines if it does not provide the needed space in a timely manner. Norristown was reluctant to comply with the state's demands until the state put together a plan for the future deeding of the hospital to local authorities, which it did in 2023.
The state hospital will remain open into the future at a lower capacity, with altered uses for some of its buildings. There remain 137 beds for forensic patients, and a new forensic facility began construction in 2022.
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